unseemly Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective satellite not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
unbecoming; uncomely; indecorous; untoward; indecent.
- was buried with indecent haste
- indecorous behavior
- language unbecoming to a lady
- unseemly to use profanity
- moved to curb their untoward ribaldry
WordNet
Un*seem"ly adjective
Definitions
Not seemly; unbecoming; indecent. An unseemly outbreak of temper. Hawthorne.
Un*seem"ly adverb
Definitions
In an unseemly manner.
